Sheikh Zakzaky: Name of Iran’s martyred Leader has become symbol of resistance

Pars Today – Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, leader of the Shia community in Nigeria, referred to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Iran’s martyred leader, as a lasting symbol of resistance, faith, and steadfastness.

According to Pars Today, citing IRNA, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky said on Saturday during a ceremony held in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, commemorating Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran’s martyred leader:

“We remain committed to our covenant. We stand firm on what the martyred leader of Iran sacrificed his life for, and we will not retreat.”

Zakzaky added: “The martyrdom of Iran’s leader has also exposed the hypocrites—those who claim to defend holy sites while in reality being enemies. It has also shown that everything the United States has established in these countries is aimed at confronting the Islamic Republic of Iran and helping to create a greater Israel.”

He stated: “The war waged by the United States and Israel is not only against one country (Iran), but against all of humanity and all free people. Everyone who seeks justice and freedom is now learning from it.”

Meanwhile, Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Nigeria, said at the same event:

“During the forty days of the U.S.‑Israel war against Iran, it once again became clear that the people of Iran stood firmly in the face of pressure and threats. Today, after these forty days of resistance, we are witnessing a significant development. A movement toward a ceasefire and the cessation of hostilities has taken shape. This development is not merely a political event; it is a clear reflection of the power of a nation’s will. When a people stand decisively in defense of their rights, that reality forces others to acknowledge it. These forty days have been a historic experience—one that demonstrated how decisive national unity can be.”